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TVR 687K

1988 Tvr S1

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,431 mi
Last recorded79,431 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Tvr S166,607 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVR 687K
MakeTvr
ModelS1
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 79,431 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 79,384 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 79,290 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 79,001 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 78,915 miles

Slight bind to NS rear brake

Fail 17 Nov 2021 78,915 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Slight bind to NS rear brake

Pass 20 Nov 2020 78,823 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 78,823 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 78,652 miles

Offside Front Brake caliper has slight bind

Offside Front Upper suspension ball joint dust cover perishing

Pass 16 May 2018 78,355 miles

Fuel return pipe perishing

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2018 78,355 miles

Fuel return pipe perishing

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 May 2017 77,843 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 77,522 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 76,114 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 May 2015 76,096 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 May 2014 75,099 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 75,085 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 May 2013 73,692 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

Fail 8 May 2013 73,680 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

How Reliable is the Tvr S1?

Based on 1,615 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
538
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 34
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 32
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 30
Stop lamp not working 28
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TVR 687K is a 1988 Tvr S1 in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1988 Tvr S1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 66,607 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Tvr S1 fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TVR 687K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr S1 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Tvr S1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TVR 687K registered?

TVR 687K is a 1988 Tvr S1, first registered on 14 April 1988.

Is TVR 687K safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVR 687K shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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